Blog | Kristy Arbon's HeartWorks

Equanimity: Boring or Embracing?

It’s sort of hard to sell equanimity in our current fast-paced culture of instant gratification. But, it’s a wisdom practice that is totally accessible.

Should You Go On Silent Retreat?

Silent retreat is always an option. But maybe it’s not the right option right now. And maybe it won’t ever be. And that’s OK. No need to beat yourself up for not going on retreat.

A Remedy for Rumination

Rumination is thoughts cycling around and around our mind as a way to try to rewrite the ending to a story that didn’t work out the way we wanted it to. Here’s a remedy.

Meet my Inner Little Nervous Balding Projectionist

Why on earth does our mind bring up sad memories when we’re having a good time? Why do we feel loneliness when someone offers us love?

Shame, Freedom & Social Justice

Mindfulness, self-compassion and shame resilience practice as we dreamed into a world where every child is born knowing they are on earth to thrive.

Practice as a Life Raft in a Sea of Emotions

Practice needn’t be complicated. All we need to do is find one good practice and we’ll develop emotional resilience and self-sufficiency.

Coming Home to Mindfulness and Self-Compassion

Coming home keeps us feeling safe. When we can return to a familiar object, person or connection, we feel as if we belong.

The Neurochemistry Behind Our Meditation Practice

Overcome meditation challenges by harnessing the power of your neurochemistry

Re-Parenting Ourselves

What is the main benefit of having a practice that taps into our own self-wisdom and our ability to be compassionate to ourselves? We re-parent ourselves.

What is Radical Emergent Self-Wisdom?

Radical Emergent Self-Wisdom is a new way of tapping into our inherently wise birthright and using what we learn to fulfill our soul’s purpose in the world.